Post Listing Update: This Rickman was relisted at a lower price of $22,000, but that wasn’t enough of a discount for anyone to hit “Buy It Now.” The last time this Kawasaki Rickman was up for sale, I thought it was too expensive to feature. I still think it’s too expensive, but I figured you should at least see it!
Needs a Service – 1974 John Player Norton Commando
View Post1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
In 1977 Triumph released 1,000 bikes as part of a limited edition to commemorate the Silver Jubilee (25th anniversary) of Elizabeth’s rise to Queen. You’d think this would be more important in Britain, but all of the bikes were sold in the US.
1971 BSA B50SS
Built by Jeff Yarrington of Saint Motor Company, this BSA B50SS has ditched its Street Scrambler roots in the process of becoming a cafe racer.
1932 Royal Enfield Cycar
Now here’s a rare bird – the Royal Enfield Cycar. Finding information on it has been tough, to say the least…but here’s what I’ve got:
1966 Triumph Trophy T100C
The T100C was a factory scrambler from Triumph. Marketed towards newer riders, the 500cc twin has now become a bit of a cult classic for those who appreciate the lighter weight and nimbler off-road manners.
1953 BSA Golden Flash
A 646cc parallel twin, the BSA Golden Flash was the predecessor of the Super Rocket. It was available in black (as shown here) and chrome, but also in a gold paint scheme that led to the distinctive name. Oddly enough, the gold color wasn’t an option in for home-market British customers.
Needs Some Work – 1908 Bradbury Peerless
Founded in 1852, Bradbury & Co. was Europe’s first sewing machine manufacturer. Fast forward to 1902, when Bradbury Motor Cycles was established – their first motorcycles were bicycles with clip on engines, but they went on to sell a variety of motorcycles, including some of the first ones with variable gears. Here’s one of the bikes that was sold before …
Needs Some Work – 1939 Velocette KTS
The touring brother of the KSS, the Velocette KTS different in wheel size (19 inches) and the presence of mudguards. As a ’39, this is the Mark II version, which gained upgrades like a new alloy head with enclosed valve gear that took a bike that was already ahead of its time and made it even better.
1957 Ariel Square Four Mk II
The Ariel Square Four design goes all the way back to 1931, soon after Edward Turner designed an interesting new four-cylinder motorcycle engine formed from two OHC parallel twins. The design became known as the square four engine, and lent its name to this Ariel motorcycle.
Ending Soon in Sweden – 1968 Norton Atlas Custom
Based on a ’68 Atlas, this beautiful Triton Cafe was built last year and apparently won first prize at an unnamed show.
Percy Tait Replica – 1969 Triumph T100 Racer
View PostLa Poderosa – 2004 Triumph Bonneville Custom
View PostNeeds a Little Work – 1966 Matchless G15 MKII
Post Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Matchless sold for $4,050. Marketed as a bike with “slingshot acceleration”, the Matchless G15 MKII evolved from the poor effort that was the original G15. This bike featured a Norton Atlas engine and was arguably best when it was paired with a sidecar.